Terrin
A masculine name of Irish origin meaning "from the land or territory".
Name Census estimates that about 938 living Americans carry the first name Terrin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 59.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Terrin today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Terrin births was 1985 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Terrin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
938
~ 1 in 365,410 Americans
Peak year
1985
48 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2020 SSA rank
#9,463
Tracked since 1959
Gender
Gender distribution for Terrin
Terrin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 970 total registrations, 576 (59.4%) were male and 394 (40.6%) were female.
Terrin as a male name
- Ranked #9,463 in 2020
- 8 male births in 2020
- Peak: 1996 (28 births)
Terrin as a female name
- Ranked #14,854 in 2012
- 7 female births in 2012
- Peak: 1985 (34 births)
Popularity
Terrin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Terrin from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 334 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Terrin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Terrin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Terrins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Terrin
The name Terrin originated in the ancient Celtic language spoken by the Gauls, a group of Celtic tribes inhabiting what is now modern-day France, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland. The name is believed to have derived from the Celtic root word "terr," which means "earth" or "land."
In the early centuries AD, the name Terrin was popular among the Gallic tribes, particularly in the regions of Gaul that are now part of France. It was often associated with those who had a strong connection to the land, such as farmers, hunters, or warriors who fought to defend their territories.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Terrin can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a Gallic chieftain named Terrin leading a rebellion against the Roman Empire in the 1st century AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Terrin gained popularity among the Normans, a group of Vikings who settled in the region of Normandy in northern France. The Normans adopted many Celtic names and traditions, and Terrin became a common name among Norman nobility and knights.
In the 11th century, a Norman knight named Terrin de Bois accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Terrin de Bois was granted lands in Shropshire, England, and his descendants continued to use the name for generations.
Another notable figure in history bearing the name Terrin was Terrin de Vaux, a French crusader who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) led by King Richard I of England. Terrin de Vaux was known for his bravery and skill in battle, and he played a crucial role in the siege of Acre, an important coastal city in present-day Israel.
In the 13th century, a French troubadour and poet named Terrin de Montauban gained recognition for his lyrical compositions and love poems. His works were widely circulated and admired throughout medieval France and beyond.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Terrin Nopolous was a Greek-American artist and sculptor known for his modernist works. Born in 1900 in Athens, Greece, Nopolous immigrated to the United States in the 1920s and became a prominent figure in the New York art scene.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Terrin, a name with deep roots in the Celtic and Norman traditions, reflecting a connection to the earth and a sense of strength and resilience.
People
Terrin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Terrin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Terrin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Terrin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 938 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Terrin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 365,410 US residents.
Is Terrin a common name?
We classify Terrin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 970 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Terrin most popular?
The single biggest year for Terrin was 1985, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Terrin is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Terrin a male name?
Yes, 59.4% of people registered as Terrin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.